New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1585: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15-21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, June 3, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1585 BY: M. of A. Rules (DeStefano) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15-21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to help increase awareness of serious issues that affect the lives of many citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15-21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week; and WHEREAS, In 1975, Villanova University hosted the first National Hunger and Homelessness Week; since then, universities, colleges, high schools and organizations across the United States host events in their communities to increase awareness about the daily effects of hunger and homelessness; and WHEREAS, This vital initiative week focuses on giving and caring the week before Thanksgiving, and the observance serves as a reminder that hunger and homelessness do not stop for the holidays but continue all year long; and WHEREAS, In the United States, 43.1 million citizens are living below the poverty line, one in five of those being children; circumstantially, just over half a million people …
Sponsors
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
- Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
- Brown, Keith (R, 12)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Judy Griffin (D, 21)
- Donna Lupardo (D, 123)
- Brian Maher (R, 101)
- Brian Manktelow (R, 130)
- Karen McMahon (D, 146)
- Brian Miller (R, 122)
- Daniel Norber (R, 16)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1585?
- K1585 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15-21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1585?
- Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1585?
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1585?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1585
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